Honoring Black History Month, February 2026

This week we’re celebrating Black History Month with a lineup inspired by classic African-American soups and stews — and we’re honored to share them with you! 

 

Wednesday, February 25

Creole cuisine comes from the Gulf Coast of the United States — especially southern Louisiana, with strong ties to West African culinary traditions. 

Creole-Style Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo
Dairy-Free
Made with a homemade roux (extra light olive oil and unbleached flour), organic celery, chopped yellow onions and red bell peppers (AKA the "Holy Trinity"), minced garlic, baby shrimp, bias-cut andouille sausage, clam broth, fresh thyme and Italian flat-leaf parsley, bay leaves, sliced scallions, Louisiana hot sauce, a splash of organic apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper, sweet paprika, sea salt, cracked black pepper and finished with a dusting of filé (sassafras) powder

$24.00 32oz / $12.00 16oz



Thursday, February 26
 Chicken & Dumplings is deeply rooted in Southern foodways — and has long been a prominent dish in African-American cuisine.

Chicken & Dumplings
Made with sweet cream butter, chopped yellow onions, organic carrots and celery, hand-shredded poached chicken breast, organic low-sodium chicken broth, Italian flat-leaf parsley, unbleached King Arthur flour, sea salt, cracked black pepper and homemade dumplings

Dumplings: made with sweet cream butter, organic buttermilk, unbleached King Arthur flour, baking soda and sea salt

$22.00 32oz / $11.00 16oz 

 

Friday, February 27

In the American South, especially in states like South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama, collards were a staple crop. These greens were often simmered long and slow with cuts of meats and the resulting broth — called “potlikker” (from “pot liquor”) — was highly valued. 

Collard Green Potlikker Soup
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Made with extra virgin olive oil, diced yellow onions, minced garlic, chopped fresh collard greens, smoked ham, cannellini beans, organic low-sodium chicken broth, bay leaves, a splash of organic apple cider vinegar, sea salt and cracked black pepper 

$20.00 32oz / $10.00 16oz


West African peanut stew — often called groundnut soup — is one of the most iconic dishes of West Africa, with centuries-old roots and deep ties to the African people's displacement.

West African Peanut Stew*
Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium
Made with extra virgin olive oil, diced red onions, minced garlic, hand-grated fresh ginger, chopped sweet potatoes, petite diced tomatoes, organic kale, organic low-sodium vegetable broth, chunky natural peanut butter, crushed red pepper flakes, ground cumin and cloves, organic ceylon ground cinnamon, sea salt and cracked black pepper

$18.00 32oz / $9.00 16oz

*Contains nuts

COOKING CLASSES

Enjoy this opportunity to gather with friends and others with similar cooking interests to learn hands-on how to make soups, stews and chilis in a home-setting.  

Classes will be customized and geared towards creating unique, healthy and seasonal offerings. Class sizes are limited to 6 participants and will include instruction and demonstration of basic culinary practices, including cooking terms and knife skills, and how to prepare soups, stews or chilis.

Classes will also include a wine or beer pairing. Students will gain a general understanding of how Sweet Magnolia Soups creates its offerings, and will leave with a portion of their prepared soup to enjoy at home.  

Sign-up here to be notified when our cooking class registration opens.